Conan O'Brien hosted the 2026 Academy Awards where he delivered a supportive message to Martin Short following the tragic passing of his daughter Katherine Short.During the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre, Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal paid tribute to the late director Rob Reiner while Ryan Coogler and Paul Thomas Anderson secured their first career wins.The event concluded with high-profile celebrations at the Vanity Fair party as O'Brien engaged international audiences by referencing his previous cultural experiences in Argentina.